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Mort · 07-08-2013, 09:04 PM

I just bought a new high compression head and am wondering if it should primed prior to applying the green engine paint. Engine paint is the one sold by most supply houses (Brattons etc.). I did a search on this forum and could see no reference. If so, what primer?
Thanks

bogdonj · 07-08-2013, 09:08 PM

I don't do it for a stock head! I just make sure all grease and dirt is taken off the head! The engine paint you buy covers really nice

Mike V. Florida · 07-08-2013, 11:19 PM

Clean it real well and you will be ready to go.

Purdy Swoft · 07-09-2013, 09:59 AM

Clean cast iron doesn't need primer.

Mort · 07-09-2013, 11:26 AM

Thanks everyone!!

CarlG · 07-09-2013, 12:40 PM

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I "primed" mine with what was supposed to be Ford Engine Green, but it was the wrong color. So now it has the correct color on it -- on top of the wrong color.

07-08-2013, 09:04 PM	#1
Mort Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Torrington, CT Posts: 121	Prime a new head? I just bought a new high compression head and am wondering if it should primed prior to applying the green engine paint. Engine paint is the one sold by most supply houses (Brattons etc.). I did a search on this forum and could see no reference. If so, what primer? Thanks

07-08-2013, 09:08 PM	#2
bogdonj Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walkerton, Ont. Canada Posts: 623	Re: Prime a new head? I don't do it for a stock head! I just make sure all grease and dirt is taken off the head! The engine paint you buy covers really nice __________________ _________________________________________ 1931 Ford Model A Tudor 1930 Ford Model A Deluxe Roadster 1930 Ford Original Rolling Chassis- Restoring

07-08-2013, 11:19 PM	#3
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Prime a new head? Clean it real well and you will be ready to go. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

07-09-2013, 09:59 AM	#4
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Prime a new head? Clean cast iron doesn't need primer.

07-09-2013, 11:26 AM	#5
Mort Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Torrington, CT Posts: 121	Re: Prime a new head? Thanks everyone!!

07-09-2013, 12:40 PM	#6
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,116	Re: Prime a new head? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I "primed" mine with what was supposed to be Ford Engine Green, but it was the wrong color. So now it has the correct color on it -- on top of the wrong color. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club